All science educators are eligible to apply for the Elaine Adams Professional Development
Grant, established in memory of Elaine Adams, chemistry teacher at Phillips
Academy and one of the four founders of the former Science Teachers Area
Resource Swap (STARS).

This year one $500 award will be presented to an
applicant who proposes pursuing a professional
development venture that is interesting and new for themselves and that has the
potential to be of use/value for their students and science education.
Recipients are expected to present a workshop at an upcoming MAST Conference.
Prior winners may apply again but in the case of a tied decision, new awardees
will be given priority over previous winners.

As a benefit to membership, MAST has established the GET opportunity for educators (formal and informal) to purchase non-consumable items that engage and enrich student learning. This grant opportunity is open to all MAST members, and this year five $200 awards will be presented to applicants who demonstrate the use/value of a particular item for their students and science education.

Within a year and a half, recipients are required to share evidence of student engagement. Possible presentation forms may include photographs and an article in the MASTHead, a poster for the MAST annual fall conference, or a presentation at that conference. Evidence may include photographs, drawings, quotes, videos, essays, artwork, etc. Recipients are encouraged to post on social media and include a link to the grant Awardees will receive one day complimentary membership to the MAST Annual conference to share their work.